NEWS BULLETIN
Jan-Feb 2024
Conferences of Interest
Natech Symposium 2024: Enhancing Critical Energy Infrastructure Resilience(1-2 Jul 2024; NTNU, NO)

The 8th International Symposium on Natural Hazard-Triggered Technological Accidents (Natech2024) isorganised by NTNU in Trondheim, Norway, this July! This year’s theme, ‘Enhancing the Resilience of Critical
Energy Infrastructure against Natural Hazards’, invites researchers and practitioners to discuss on how tonavigate the challenges posed by climate change and evolving dynamics in infrastructure resilience. Abstractsubmissions are open. For more details, please visit the conference website.
https://natechsymposium.noOpportunities of Interest
Research Fellow in Disaster Resilience(RMIT University, AU)

An Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA)-funded research project at the RMIT University, titled‘Natural hazards and resilience in complex urban systems’ seeks two Research Fellows for investigating
disaster resilience in Australian urban areas. Roles involve reviewing practices, developing process principles, andstandards for prioritising urban resilience investments, as well as conceptualising vulnerabilities, mapping resilience, andcreating tools and case studies. PhD or Masters in relevant field, such as (but not limited to) urban studies; disaster and/orclimate resilience; social sciences is required. Applications are open. For information on how to apply, check the website.
https://rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RMIT_Careers/job/Melbourne/Research-Fellow--Disaster-Resilience_JR28309

Publications of Interest
Mapping for crisis management(European Commission; Feb 2024)

This report highlights the vital role of the European Crisis Management Laboratory (ECML) Mapping Teamat the European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) in delineating disaster event phases throughsituational awareness reports and on-demand products. This function demands a multidisciplinary andcollaborative approach, utilising specialised skills and expertise. Read more about it in the report.
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC136897/JRC136897_01.pdf

A governance framework for climate-relevant public investment management(Asian Development Bank; Feb 2024)

This report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) emphasises inclusive investment planning and publicprivate collaboration to address climate challenges. Robust climate data for transparent investment arekey. Key takeaways: urgent climate investment gap, need for strong governance in public financial
management, and insufficiency of public resources for resilient infrastructure investment.
https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/950461/climate-relevant-public-investment-management.pdf

IDRiM Journal Latest Releases: Jan-Feb 2024
 Modelling Maize Yield Vulnerability to Climate Variability (Á. Zs. Mohai; B. Elek; M. Kovács)
 Review of Various Climate Change Exacerbated Natural Hazards in India and Consequential Socioeconomic
Vulnerabilities (A. Charak; K. Ravi; A. Verma)
https://www.idrimjournal.com

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